Boxing guides
Free, practical guides written to be trained, not just read. Pick one, then put it to work with a real coach in your corner.
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- Boxing stance for beginners: setup, balance, orthodox vs southpaw (Learn how to build a safe, balanced boxing stance for beginners: exact foot placement, weight, guard, and the difference between orthodox and southpaw.)
- First Boxing Sparring Session: Expectation & Prep (Beginner boxing sparring guide: what really happens in your first spar, how to prepare, what gear you need, and simple tips to stay calm and safe.)
- What Oz Boxing Gloves You Need by Weight & Use (Beginner guide to boxing glove ounces by bodyweight and purpose. Learn what oz gloves to use for bag work, pad work, and safe sparring.)
Technique
- Boxing Footwork Drills for Beginners (Learn beginner boxing footwork drills with clear reps, stance cues, and common mistakes so you can move safely and stay balanced.)
- How to Slip Punches: Head Movement Basics (Learn how to slip punches with beginner-friendly head movement basics: stance, timing, outside slips, drills, and common mistakes.)
- How to Throw a Jab: Technique, Mistakes, Drills (Learn proper jab mechanics, common errors, and simple drills to build a fast, straight 1 for boxing beginners.)
- How to Throw the 1-2 Jab-Cross in Boxing (Step by Step) (Learn how to throw the basic 1-2 (jab-cross) combo in boxing with safe stance, clean technique, timing, breathing, and common beginner mistakes to avoid.)
- How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing (Beginner Guide) (Learn step-by-step how to wrap your hands for boxing, from wrist to knuckles, so your punches feel secure on the bag, pads, or in sparring.)
Training
- Beginner Heavy Bag Workout: 6-Round Structure Guide (Learn a simple 6-round beginner heavy bag workout with clear structure, punch numbers, times, and common mistakes to avoid for safe progress.)
- Boxing Conditioning: Rounds, Rest & Fight Fitness (Learn how to use rounds, rest and smart conditioning to build real boxing fight fitness. Beginner-friendly guide with sample work-to-rest plans.)
- How to Train Boxing at Home Without Equipment (Learn how to train boxing at home with zero equipment. Step-by-step stance, punches, shadowboxing, drills, and routines for complete beginners.)
- Shadow boxing for beginners: 15-minute routine (Learn a simple 15-minute beginner shadow boxing routine with clear rounds, basic combos, footwork, and defense. No gear needed, just space.)